Rockets Fans - A Public Service Announcement about the NBA and your team

by UofTOrange on Apr 27, 2009 10:16 AM CDT in Blogging stuff Comment 53 comments

The NBA has set parameters on when the end of the game is. It is when the clock strikes 0.00 and one team has more points than the other. That's just an FYI to all you half assed fans that left the game when Aaron Brooks was shooting his first free throws.

Seriously, I was calling people out for it, and then the guy in front of us and his spectacularly racked wife left anyway. Are y'all kidding? You paid $75 to miss the end of the game just to save 10 minutes on traffic? Really?

Someone explain it to me, why on earth would you ever leave a playoff game, that you are winning, early? Why wouldn't you see it to the end? I somewhat get people with kids leaving early, but heck, you were already there past 11PM, why not be there another 15 minutes?

Houston, I'm calling you out. The stadium was great last night, it was loud, it was fun and there was a home court advantage. But you aren't a real fan if you left early; it's as simple as that. (Fatal injuries to you or a family member are the only excuses I'm taking).

And while we are at it. WEAR RED or at least some Rockets gear to the game. I don't care if you are an adult and think you are above it, wear freaking red to the games. You don't even have to scream and yell for me, just wear red. It's really not tough.

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Never Leave your TEAM during any game......

For Real!!!

by kmbrly429 on Apr 27, 2009 10:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I swear

I was yelling at everyone to stay…
1/2 of our section left with 10 seconds left.
I hate Houston fans sometimes.

by grungedave on Apr 27, 2009 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great Atmosphere though!

I was seating behind the Blazers bench booing at every time out and talking trash to Nate all night!

The Toyota Center was rocking though, the crowd was at its loudest during the 4th quarter, which coincided with 7 Blazers TO, 4 by Brandon Roy.

And there should not be an excuse not to WEAR RED at the game, they were giving out free shirts outside before the game.

Also, the people seating around me seem to be too good to cheer for the rockets, they were the lamest fans!

by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Apr 27, 2009 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You get yourself a good look at James Goldstein?

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by UofTOrange on Apr 27, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oden

I made it a point to Boo oden everytime he got on the floor, touched the ball, missed a shot, took a shot.
up in the 400’s not many were leaving…
we need to practice FT’s till we get it rite…great game !

by Sidwho on Apr 27, 2009 11:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The 400s were rocking, but down in the 100s people were leaving all around us

And seriously, those boobs were spectacular hot blonde chick wherever you are

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by UofTOrange on Apr 27, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

those 400s are where its at

if you just switched the upper levels for the lower levels for one game, the toyota center would be louder than 15,000 fran dreschers simultaneously having sex (yea, you heard me).

unfortunately the world doesn’t work like that. there is no army of cloned sexually active fran dreschers, and they’ll never switch the cheap seats for the courtsides.

by flipasta on Apr 27, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think all stadiums are like that

LA gets a bad rep for its crowds, and I’ll admit that alot of the lower levels are filled with corporate wigs and celebrities but the upper levels always rock. Doesn’t translate into noise on the tv though cause of the damn acoustics.

by Worthy J. on Apr 27, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i went to games 3 and 4

this year, and i have NEVER heard toyota center that loud. i think its because i was in 434 (as mentioned above). particularly during the team intro video (which is really cool this year, wish they’d post it on the rockets website this year [they have before]) and the 4th quarter, it was just insane. my ears are still ringing a little.

OH AND AS AN ASIDE:
it has been said MANY times that the rockets are better with a healthy t-mac. with that in mind, DO NOT BOO HIM WHEN HE IS AT THE GAMES. that is just bad sportsmanship, and makes it look like shit in front of the visiting team. do you think the blazers fans booed oden when he was on the bench last year? no. don’t be an asshole, it’s not like the man is deaf.

Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
-one of the FEW at Toyota Center who has the Wafer jersey

by olivarezq1 on Apr 27, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I know T-Mac is not deaf

That’s precisely why boo him. And will continue to do so.
The a-hole sold his own team out. Not cool. Ever.

by grungedave on Apr 27, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

While I don’t approve of booing TMac, it is materially different than booing any old injured player. TMac quit on the team. He stopped going to games. He basically cut ties with the Rockets, with the exception of his direct deposit. Now that we’re doing well in the playoffs, all of a sudden he wants to be on the bench, and even had the gall to talk about hoping to get out of the first round. If we win this year, it does not count as TMac advancing. That quitter can keep his legacy of first round chokes.

by seanbergmanrules on Apr 27, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

I was at game 3 and I booed hes a punk for what he did!

Great players dont win championships.....Great TEAMS win chapionships

by DT58forever on Apr 27, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish I could go to a game

I live in New York but I am a diehard Rockets fan. When I eventually get to Houston for a game, you had better beleive that I will be wearing RED and staying for the whole thing. I think it is ridiculous to disrespect the team like that – especially in a close game. I was on the edge of my couch for christ sakes. Some people in this thread have mentioned someone named McGrady. Is he even still on the team? What a joke. We need players on this team that ACTUALLY still play basketball.

by Rocke on Apr 27, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is the problem with new stadia league wide.

Everyone’s favorite, Bill Simmons, addresses at length and he’s right. When you price your tickets close to the court for people who in general are NOT diehard fans, that’s what you get.

Of course I did a study at some Astros games. Leaving early didn’t make 15 minutes difference getting home, it made 5. Why? Because so many other people leave early, too.

by Xiane on Apr 27, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you heard it here first...

rockets fans are kind of sucky.

by Blazers2 on Apr 27, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

apparently we even boo our own players

stay classy, folks. keep giving us a good name.

by jasonmicron on Apr 27, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

every team does that

Hell, Portland is booing Steve Blake as we speak.

McGrady will never be accepted again in Houston. We know when you burn us. We were cool with him limping around and sulking. When he went public with info that should have been private as a way to protect himself… well that was the end.

by grungedave on Apr 27, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

still think that was overblown

besides, any info like that would have to be revealed to any teams, so I doubt it really killed trade talk, even IF it wasn’t simply a miscommunication.

by Only_A_Lad on Apr 27, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would agree.

Except for the timing. If it happened around Christmas, no big deal. Right on the trade deadline? A very big deal.

This is my opinion, and we’ve sparred in the past on it, and I’ll leave it alone after this. But I will say that when $22 million is on the line, I think the team and fans have a right to set the bullshit detector higher. Any appearance of false dealing is enough at that level, and that’s the price of fame and fortune.

by Xiane on Apr 27, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh...

Portland is not booing steve blake. He may have made a few mistakes but as a whole Portland’s fanbase is supportive. Something Houston fans apparently know nothing about. By the way, do you ever miss a chance to take a shot at Portland? Bitter much?

"And once again we can say, it's a GREAT day to be a Blazer."- Brian Wheeler

by lrh86 on Apr 27, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

i was just gonna call you out on being a trolling bitch, but apparently you feel the need to tell us we’re taking shots?

get out of here dork.

by flipasta on Apr 27, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was I talking to you?

I directed my comment at grungedave you f-ing moron.

"And once again we can say, it's a GREAT day to be a Blazer."- Brian Wheeler

by lrh86 on Apr 27, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

way to overreact

dicknozzle

by Only_A_Lad on Apr 27, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Surprise Surprise

I actually reacted to being called a “trolling bitch”. what a vagina

"And once again we can say, it's a GREAT day to be a Blazer."- Brian Wheeler

by lrh86 on Apr 27, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bitter much?

What’s to be bitter about?

by Only_A_Lad on Apr 27, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know.

Thats why I asked. It seems you would be happy that your team is up 3-1 and not have to constantly be taking shots at Portland. It doesn’t really bother me but I just figured I would point it out.

"And once again we can say, it's a GREAT day to be a Blazer."- Brian Wheeler

by lrh86 on Apr 27, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You sure like to make things up

How has he “constantly taken shots at Portland”?

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by UofTOrange on Apr 27, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how have I taken ANY shots at Portland?

Some of your fans are morons, but the city and the team I highly respect.

by grungedave on Apr 27, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blazer fans have to be supportive

You only have one team. Things tend to get a little tough here in a large city that expects great things. We won’t apologize for that.

Ahem FUCK T-WACK!!

My greatest enemy is my inner me

by TheCool1 on Apr 27, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And yet you will all be rooting for him

if he ever gets healthy and produces for you. You will claim that you always supported him and you don’t know why all the other fans gave up on him. Not saying portland fans don’t do the same thing. I just think its funny that fans in general are a bunch of bandwagoners.

"And once again we can say, it's a GREAT day to be a Blazer."- Brian Wheeler

by lrh86 on Apr 27, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the thing. He won't be back healthy or producing

His rehab takes him all the way to the end of his contract, and Morey isn’t gonna reup for him. And we root for anyone in tune with helping this team win a title. If he happens to be part of that group, we root for him. But when he mentally and physically checks out of the team, we turn our backs. It’s that simple. (see: Wallace, Rasheed)

My greatest enemy is my inner me

by TheCool1 on Apr 27, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No it doesn't

at the very latest he’d be back in January. It’s likely he’ll be back in time for training camp.

by Only_A_Lad on Apr 27, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope, I may forgive him, but I won't act like I wasn't pissed

He has a lot of kissing and making up to do before I accept him as a part of my fandom again

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by UofTOrange on Apr 27, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure I will

But I won’t be acting like I was never mad at him, for what I believe is good reason. Not that that would bother him, I very much doubt he knows I exist.

But if he works hard at rehab, comes back ready to play, and has thought about what he game needs to look like for the closing act of his career, well, of course I’ll be happy.

If 09-10 is more or less a repeat of this year? I’ll hope he goes away, stays away, and keeps his mouth shut while he cashes the checks. Only one more year of his salary…I hope we get our money’s worth. Otherwise he needs to join a Dream Team with Baron Davis, and Elton Brand.

by Xiane on Apr 27, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huh?

Portland never booed it’s “Jail Blazers”? Really?

A lot of fans have a very strong opinion about the McGrady situation, and if they want to express that, so be it. Maybe a guy who still thinks he commands the same treatment he did 4 years ago NEEDS to hear that?

by Xiane on Apr 27, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You got me there

on the Jailblazer situation. I guess it don’t matter to me if Houston wants to boo it’s players but don’t try to work in your hatred for Portland with every comment. Yeah yeah, I know its a Houston blog and you can do what you want but i just wanted to stick up for Portland.

"And once again we can say, it's a GREAT day to be a Blazer."- Brian Wheeler

by lrh86 on Apr 27, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I suppose it depends on the commenter.

I don’t think there are a lot of attacks going down on Portland in general here.

I’ve seen Blazers fans here post MUCH more negative stuff about Blake, Outlaw, and Frye to name a few.

by Xiane on Apr 27, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

there are a lot of negative blazer fans. but most of the true fans really support every player on the roster. Hell, even Ruffin got a standing ovation in his first game as a blazer.

"And once again we can say, it's a GREAT day to be a Blazer."- Brian Wheeler

by lrh86 on Apr 27, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I always get the impression..

That the knee Jerk Portland fans moved to Oregon from somewhere else…. namely socal. Want to talk about crappy fans?.. Come to a Laker Game. Come Late.. leave early… Boo anyone who misses a shot while they are behind. Incredible. I like the game too much and am too poor to leave early. No matter WHERE I see the Blazers play.

by Roadblazer on Apr 27, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on Rockets Fan we are better than that… I couldnt make it to that game but I was there for game 3 and we were loud well I know I have been all over the toyota center and I think the top level is the loudest they need to give them bottom seats . The people at the bottom are not loud at all and they have great seats that sucks but next time try to sit on the top you will enjoy it

by luis scola big fan on Apr 27, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I never understood the logic behind leaving early

It’s not like you’d be the only one leaving. I can see if you’re trying to make to a restaurant or something before it closes or Hooters (where I went after the Game 7 loss in 07), but other than that, it has to be an emergency to leave a close game early.

Getting out of downtown Houston is going to be tough anyway. Stay a lil longer people

My greatest enemy is my inner me

by TheCool1 on Apr 27, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Toyota Center is right on the edge of downtown

It is one of the easiest stadiums in the world to get away from after a game. I just don’t get it

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by UofTOrange on Apr 27, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If several freeways and tons of other streets aren't enough...

pop in to some of the restaurants down there and wait out the crowds.

by Xiane on Apr 27, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eh

If you’re in the parking garage, that could be a while. I once spent 45 minutes waiting to get out. Now I just find the open spots on the street when the meters go off and park for free :-)

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by Tom Martin on Apr 27, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

free spots!

i love it

by fiddycent on Apr 27, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i would be the last person to leave the game...

… but who am i to say that since i’m not even in houston, or in the U.S. for that matter. don’t take your team for granted. because the only way im ever going to watch my beloved rockets is through the t.v.

by vancouver_grizzlies on Apr 27, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Do tell us more about the spectacularly racked wife

by goingforthecorner on Apr 27, 2009 11:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it was awesome. Truly, truly awesome.

by grungedave on Apr 28, 2009 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You’ll be leaving early when we sweep you at home! HAHAHA! Maybe you can start one of your original chants. “LA SUCKS! LA SUCKS!” Houston fans are retarded.

by artestsukskobescok on Apr 28, 2009 1:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs